August 23, 2018 | The Doings Oak Brook | By Chuck Fieldmam - Pioneer Press
It’s difficult to find a moment when Laure Kosey isn’t smiling when she walks around or talks about the Oak Brook Park District’s new $1 million Universal Playground in Central Park.
Kosey, the park district’s executive director, is excited about sharing the facility with the community, which is invited to the official opening/ribbon cutting from 2:30-5 p.m. Sept. 5 at the playground, 1300 Forest Gate Road.
By Community Contributor Jessica Cannaday-Oak Brook Park District
July 26, 2018 | The Doings Oak Brook | By Community Contributor Jessica Cannaday
Despite the summer's rainy weather, the Oak Brook Park District is on track to celebrate the grand opening of a $1 million Universal Playground in Central Park. The new playground is designed so everyone, regardless of age, ability, or critical illness, will have the opportunity to socialize, play, and explore together.
February 28, 2018 | The Doings Oak Brook | By Community Contributor Jessica Cannaday
Brook Forest Student Council weren't monkeying around when they raised $1000 in record time to support the Oak Brook Sandlot Universal Playground project.
"Our goal was to raise $1,000 over the course of the school year. However, our students came together and were able to collect the money in only two days!" explained Barb Mini of Brook Forest Elementary School.
Brook Forest students organized a Monkeying Around raffle and sold hundreds of tickets to support the project.
February 23, 2018 | Oak Brook Chamber News | By Jenny Stanko
The Oak Brook Park District Foundation raised thousands of dollars to support Oak Brook’s universal playground project at its first Unwine Wednesday event. Attendees enjoyed food tastings and wine pairings provided by La Barra, live music and raffle as well as wine pull, gift card mall and interactive games.
February 21, 2018 | The Doings Weekly | By Community Contributor Liz Littwin
The Oak Brook Park District Foundation raised thousands of dollars to support Oak Brook's universal playground project at its first Unwine Wednesday event. Attendees enjoyed food tastings and wine pairings provided by La Barra, live music and raffle as well as wine pull, gift card mall and interactive games.
Oak Brook Patch Event | By Community Contributor Liz Littwin
Join the Oak Brook Park District Foundation for a fun evening supporting a great cause!
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018, the Oak Brook Park District Foundation will be hosting an Unwine Wednesday fundraiser to build an all-inclusive, universal playground at Oak Brook's Central Park!
It takes a team to build a dream playground. Can we count on you to make a difference this year?
December 11, 2017 | Oak Brook Patch | By Community Contributor Liz Littwin